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Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a New York-based investment banking firm that engages in global investment banking, securities, investment management, and other financial services, primarily with institutional clients. Founded in 1869, the firm is recognised as one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, although its reputation has suffered after the financial sector drew fire since the global financial crisis.

Chairman / President

David Solomon

CEO / Managing Director

David Solomon

CFO / Finance Director

Lloyd Blankfein (Chairman and CEO)

Industry

Banking, Financial services

Website

GoldmanSachs.com

Headquarters address

200 West Street, New York, New York, U.S.

Stock Code

NYSE:GS

Year founded

1869

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The escalating hostilities in the Middle East have prompted onshore Chinese investors trading Hong Kong’s stocks through cross-border Stock Connect programmes to behave more like short-term day traders. Photo: EPA

Energy

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Yuan

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Hong Kong property

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US-China trade war

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Gold in Hong Kong

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China property

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China property

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United States

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Printed copies of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Photo: EPA

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Goldman Sachs

UK’s PM Starmer to host industry leaders for Middle East war talks on Monday

Participants at the talks will include government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders.

Samsung, SK Hynix step up China investments to combat global AI memory shortage

Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.

HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

Lender’s AT1 bond sale is the first since Iran conflict froze the market, with Hong Kong’s stability making it the natural venue: analyst.

Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?

Amid rising oil prices and risk-off sentiment, investors should look to sectors where firms have pricing power, analysts say.

Chinese firms with success in global push poised to reap profit rewards

High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’.

As Wall Street embraces Halo, is China set to lead the heavy-asset era?

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Middle East crisis fuels wild Hong Kong stocks swings from mainland investors

Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong’s most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks.

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

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Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output

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As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweak

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Why China’s travellers spent little, despite rise in Chinese New Year trips

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A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.

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What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?

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Copper, lithium unlikely to match gold’s gains as output rises: Goldman

Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output.

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Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure.

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No floor yet: China home prices keep falling despite policy support

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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures

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US software rout spills over to China’s SaaS sector

The software sector in China has long been constrained by slower cloud adoption and a weaker appetite for recurring subscription fees.

Syngenta targets US$10 billion listing in Hong Kong, biggest since Alibaba

Chinese-owned agritech group’s mooted float could rank among Hong Kong’s biggest listing in years.

China is on a ‘strong currency’ mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi

Xi Jinping says the goal of becoming an international powerhouse is a long-term one and will rest on core foundations.

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